SHANKAPRAKSHALANA is the most comprehensive cleansing process from the mouth to the anus. Shanka is the Sanskrit word for conch shell which means the folded intestinal. Prakshalana means to wash thoroughly.

The cleansing is a comprehensive and gently cleansing of the gastrointestinal system. Tensions and residue are relieved which helps the circulation and fuels higher level of energy. Further impacts are the cleaning of the blood, detoxify the body and helps to a good digestion. The relief from allergies, such as hay fever and skin problems is also an effect of the SHANKAPRAKSHALANA.

Yogis practise the cleansing also for its harmonizing effects.

The difference to fasting and enema is that in SHANKAPRAKSHALANA the system is cleansed by drinking of warm salty water. The water’s salinity is 0,9%- and therefore exactly the same as the bodys natural salinity. The water is guided through the body with gentle yoga poses, which help to cleanse the intestinal system. The cleansing is followed by a special vegetarian diet for 1 week.

Preparations

Last solid food midday the day before the cleansing (Wednesday)

The supper on the day before (Wednesday) consists of tea and fruit- oder vegetable juices only

In the morning of the cleanse water is allowed

The Cleansing

Alternately practise of 5 ASANAS and drinking of glasses of salty water until we excrete fairly clear water.

This is followed by the cleansing of the stomach (VAMANA DHAUTI) by throwing up water and the cleansing of the nose (JALA NETI) with salty water.

The last steps are the cleansing of the teeth (DANTA DHAUTI) and the tongue (HRID DHAUTI)

This is followed by a 45 to 60 min SAVASANA (Relaxation).

We will then come together to eat KICHERI (rice and beans) and drink some water.

To finished the day we head off for a 30 min walk.

Cost:75 EUR, Teaching Language: German

Workshop with Narayani

Workshop in Hamburg, Germany

14th SEP 2015 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

20th SEP 2016 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Narayani is a student of Swami Vishnu Devananda, who was a student of Swami Sivananda. She is an experienced yoga teacher and the co-author of an inspiring Yoga book. Her loving and kind nature is an inspiration to me personally and I am very excited. I recommend this workshop to everybody who is willing to gain a deep understanding of the nature of yoga.